You have a complex problem here but the first thing to do is step back away from the technology and look at what you are doing. The big question here is : If you need to keep the online DB updated then why run it from a CD? This is what the web is about central data and processing. Lowered cost of operation and simpler development and management.
Ok fine you'll say "Because the client wants it". I understand that kind of thing as well but since you already have a relationship with this client and have some amount of time invested in the current app, don't you think you have some responsibility to look at the bigger picture. If not for the client, certainly for yourself since you say funding is limited. What is the return for the client? At this point (not having all the info), I see more liabilities added. 1. Added development time to something that is complete or at least in production at this point. 2. Immediate and sustained expense in the production of these CDs (That's less money for you and them for future development). 3. Technical complication. Once on a CD you are at the mercy of the clients PC. It's bad enough with browser versions and now you'll have to worry about many user preferences and elements you can't control. There are tons of problems here. HUGE! 4. The above adds more expense. Who will provide support for the users? You? You have cost issues and so does the client. This is a short list I came up with quickly and not near complete but certainly throws a wrench in the mix. Eventually this could a question about technology but the first thing you need to understand is why and make your client understand the risks and costs. Anything can be done, it just a matter of time, expense and tools. In this case it looks like you have done a good job with all of these. Maybe you need to sit down with the client explain the big picture and then come up with a solution that is better suited to this project. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Palyne Gaenir Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 3:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Is this possible? Thanks Billy. I didn't mean that I wanted to try and run CF offline. I meant I wanted to make the whole thing static pages, with forms (or even javascripted Q&A would be fine), but one way or another, need to get their submitted data to a .dat file or something that I could have them upload/import next time they were online, that would be read-into the system. Assuming I can't use access/excel, would a javascript be able to write to a line item text file that could function as a .csv? That, I could have them upload, and loop into the system. I thought javascript only worked 'in' the page... can it write to files? Palyne On 16 Jan 2002 at 16:51, Billy Cravens wrote: > Without a HTTP server, you'll have a bunch of problems. CF isn't > designed to run in a desktop environment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email server is running an evaluation copy of the MailShield anti- spam software. Please contact your email administrator if you have any questions about this message. MailShield product info: www.mailshield.com ----------------------------------------------- To post, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe / unsubscribe: http://www.dfwcfug.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email server is running an evaluation copy of the MailShield anti- spam software. Please contact your email administrator if you have any questions about this message. MailShield product info: www.mailshield.com ----------------------------------------------- To post, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe / unsubscribe: http://www.dfwcfug.org
